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What is ownCloud?

ownCloud is the open platform for more productivity and security in digital collaboration. ownCloud offers a solution to organizations that need to share confidential data internally and externally. The open platform offers better productivity and security within digital collaboration, and enables users to access data no matter where it is stored or which device is being used.

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Product Description

Software suite that provides a location-independent storage area for data (cloud storage). ownCloud can be installed on a private server at no additional cost.


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ownCloud
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Nuremberg, Germany
Twitter
@ownCloud
13,521 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
55 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

ownCloudownCloud is an open-source, self-hosted file sync and share solution designed to ensure data security, privacy, and access control. This platform allows users to manage, store, and share files on a server of their own, rather than relying on third-party cloud services. It is particularly popular among businesses and organizations seeking to maintain control over their data while still enabling collaboration and mobility among employees.With ownCloud, users can access files across devices securely through applications available for major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The platform supports features like end-to-end encryption, file versioning, public and private link sharing, and collaboration tools for editing documents in real time.ownCloud’s flexibility makes it suitable for a variety of use cases, from individual users looking for a personal cloud solution to large enterprises needing a robust and scalable digital collaboration environment. It also provides integrations with a wide range of other services and systems, enhancing its functionality and adaptability.


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Mitali C.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Reliable Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tool"
Unlike public cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox, ownCloud gives you complete control over where your data is stored. You can self-host it...
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Catherine F.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Easy to use and safe, everything I was looking for!"
It is so user friendly and it works everytime. It helps us rebuild our website. Such a great tool
AB
Abhishikta B.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Accessing Files Anywhere"
I like how ownCloud lets you share and access files securely from anywhere, on any device. Its organizations fully control their data, deciding whe...

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Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

15 months

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11%

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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about ownCloud?

Unlike public cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox, ownCloud gives you complete control over where your data is stored. You can self-host it, ensuring that sensitive data stays private and compliant with regulations (great for businesses or institutions) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ownCloud?

Setting up ownCloud, especially in self-hosted environments, can be technical and time-consuming. Users without a strong IT background might struggle with installation and configuration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ownCloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

The UI, while functional, feels a bit outdated compared to modern cloud platforms like Google Drive or Dropbox. It could benefit from a more intuitive and cleaner design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CF
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about ownCloud?

It is so user friendly and it works everytime. It helps us rebuild our website. Such a great tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ownCloud?

I didn’t find anything yet, works as expected Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ownCloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

It allows us to send files in a secure way between organisations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AB
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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about ownCloud?

I like how ownCloud lets you share and access files securely from anywhere, on any device. Its organizations fully control their data, deciding where it's stored, who can access it, and how it's managed, ensuring privacy rules are followed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ownCloud?

Users say ownCloud can sometimes be slow with large files or many active users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ownCloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

It solves the problem of securely sharing and accessing files from anywhere. This benefits you by making collaboration easy and keeping your data safe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about ownCloud?

I like best about ownCloud is its robust security features, flexible deployment options, and efficient file syncing and sharing capabilities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ownCloud?

One genuine drawback of ownCloud is that setting it up and maintaining it can be more complex compared to some other cloud storage solutions, especially for users who are not familiar with server administration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ownCloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

It solves the problem of data privacy and control by providing a self-hosted cloud storage solution Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MM
Senior Software Engineer
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about ownCloud?

Open source tool makes it accessible to all the people. Simple and easy to use user interface. Easy to add users, configure notifications to mails. The application is available for web deployment and app is available for all major mobile operating systems. Easy to allocate storage user wise. You can login and add (or drag drop) files and share to any user present in the network. It just does have all features required for secure file sharing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ownCloud?

Nothing much actually you can download, deploy and use straight away for simple file transfer in a secured way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ownCloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

It provides a secure way to share files required for for the team members working in a collaborative way to complete the project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about ownCloud?

I use it for over 10 years now. First installed it around 2012 and still does the job for me very well. Many options, well built and complex system for sharing documents and not only. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ownCloud?

In some cases it is slow and requires stronger server Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ownCloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

No need for other cloud service to work with multiple users in the team, so it is really cost efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JK
IT head of department
Glass, Ceramics & Concrete
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about ownCloud?

*self hosted : i don't have to warrie about my data.

free : it's open source .

i can connect to it from multiable source : windows, mac , android and iphone which is a big plus.

i can increase the space as much as i need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ownCloud?

it Can be complex to set up and manage

Some features are not as polished as platforms

preformance is a little bit slow for big files but that maybe from the file format i am using! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ownCloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

it helps me keep everything orginized and avalible for multiable users in my company which give faster collaboration and ease of use to the end users and engineers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ownCloud?

Secure Filesharing, customers love it - i love it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ownCloud?

ldap connection is not free as it is in n**tcloud Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ownCloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Transfer large files to our customers that cannot be sent by mail (for example because of the size) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MK
Technical Support Engineer II
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about ownCloud?

Navigating, sharing, and managing data on both desktop and mobile is made easy with ownCloud's cutting-edge GUI. Setting up my 2TB NAS drive and configuring its partitions for work and personal use was a breeze. Given my past experience of losing all my data due to SSD failure, performing daily backups became a routine. With ownCloud, I can fulfill my backup and sharing needs without breaking the bank on yearly or monthly subscriptions. I'm also impressed with the upload speeds ownCloud achieves on my 2.5 gigabit Ethernet connection at home, which allows me to upload and share some of my favorite movies and series within mere seconds. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ownCloud?

Although I'm generally satisfied with ownCloud, my only complaint is the time it takes to create a new user on the web application. This issue persists on both my office and home networks, and I don't believe it's a network-related problem on my end. Hopefully, a future update will address this matter. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ownCloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

After conducting online research, I discovered that ownCloud was the most highly regarded software compared to other alternatives. As a result, I decided to choose it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ownCloud?

What I like best about ownCloud is its user-friendly interface and the ability to have full control over my personal cloud storage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ownCloud?

What I dislike about ownCloud is that the initial setup can be a bit complex for non-technical users, and it may require more technical knowledge to configure and maintain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ownCloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

ownCloud solves the problem of personal data control by offering a secure, private cloud storage solution. This benefits me by ensuring my data's privacy and accessibility on my terms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.